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Inner Map archetype

The Child

You still see the magic.

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Who you are

You meet life with wonder and play. New things excite you, and you can find fun almost anywhere.

Your strength

You bring lightness. You help others laugh and start again.

Your shadow side

You may dodge hard things, or lose interest when the fun ends.

What your dreams often say

Your dreams are often bright and strange: flying, talking animals, places from when you were small. They ask you to keep your joy.

The Child with a friend

Send a friend the test. When they finish, you both see your two archetypes side by side. Here is how The Child gets on with each of the eight.

  • Two of a kind: The Child and The Child

    Double the fun. Together you turn any day into an adventure. Take turns being the grown up when life asks for it.

  • The Child and The Shadow

    Night meets morning. The Child brings light and play, the Shadow brings depth. Together you see the whole picture, the dark and the bright.

  • The Child and The Sovereign

    The Sovereign keeps things safe, the Child keeps them fun. You need each other more than you think.

  • The Child and The Sage

    The Child asks a hundred questions, the Sage loves to answer them. A friendship full of wonder and long talks.

  • The Child and The Wanderer

    Two free spirits who are not big on rules. Any day with you two can turn into a small adventure.

  • The Child and The Lover

    So much warmth. The Child brings play, the Lover brings care. People feel happy just being around you.

  • The Child and The Explorer

    Best adventure buddies. You both say yes to new things. Just make sure someone remembers the snacks.

  • The Child and The Warrior

    The Warrior pushes hard, the Child reminds you both to play. Strength and joy make a great team.

The other seven

Which one leads you?

Find your archetype

Ten everyday questions, about two minutes, no signup. You see your archetype, your strength and your shadow side right away.

Dreams that often come with the Child

Archetypes often show up in dreams. Read the dream meanings library, or tell UnderSelf a dream and see what it says about you.

The Inner Map is a reflective tool inspired by Jung, not a clinical test.